The core issue here isn’t just “ceasefire vs. no ceasefire”—it’s credibility. After launching a surprise attack in the middle of active negotiations, the United States government and Israel have essentially burned whatever trust remained. Expecting Iran to accept a temporary pause under those conditions isn’t diplomacy—it’s asking them to expose themselves to the same playbook again.
What’s striking is how the public narrative from Donald Trump keeps insisting Iran is “begging” for a deal, while the actual reporting suggests Tehran already put forward terms months ago—including monitored nuclear limits and a non-aggression framework. If that’s accurate, then this isn’t about a lack of options—it’s about rejecting the ones that don’t fit maximalist demands.
A temporary ceasefire might stabilize oil markets and buy time politically, but from Iran’s perspective, it just resets the clock for another round of escalation. Without guarantees, it’s not de-escalation—it’s intermission.
At some point, either both sides negotiate a real end to the conflict, or this cycle of “talk, strike, pause, repeat” becomes the strategy itself—with everyone else, especially civilians and the global economy, paying the price.
This isn’t a conflict! It is an imposed war by one side consisting of the US and Israel. As far as Israel is concerned, this cycle is exactly it’s goal. The only way for this to be settled is for Israel to be strongly restrained by the US. Fat chance this will happen since Israel is the one controlling the narrativ.
Iran's position, and their proposed agreement, reflects the true reality of this war, i.e., Israel is the real issue. Consider:
1) This war was never about the nuclear issue, since Iran had already agreed to concessions -- then Israel launched the war forcing our government to join.
2) Iran is asking in their current proposal that the permanent cessation of war must include Lebanon, Gaza, and Iraq -- that's only because Israel is the aggressor in those countries, not us.
3) The "Islamabad Accords" is nonsense because the idiots in the Pakistan government are stooges for Israel and the U.S. -- and Iran knows that Israel will violate the temporary ceasefire and draw the U.S. into the war again.
Unless we sever our relations with Israel, there's no end to this war, or the wars in Lebanon, Gaza, and Iraq.
So I'm rooting, odd as it may seem, for the Iran proposal and not the U.S. /Israel one.
America has a credibility problem. Trump and the GOP have **no** credibility. These facts do not promote good faith negotiations. Neither does continued killing and destruction of Iranian civilization. I'm an American, and I am absolutely embarrassed and revolted by what is being done in my name, with my money. This war must end now.
You have made this issue very clear, We can see who has a consistent position to end this, and who is making unacceptable demands. It's too bad the MSM hasn't got the same ability to make it clear to their readers. Thanks!
If you were Iran would you give up the control of the Strait of Hormuz? Its a more powerful threat than a neuclear weapon. Cut off oil and everyone has your attention.. Israel can't have the truth come out of the Middle East.
A great condition would be all parties involved in the armed conflict will join the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice and agree to be under their jurisdiction in all matters of armed conflict. Watch the war criminals poop in their pants.
Here's what I would suggest if Drop Site news can get a message to the negotiating parties and facilitators. Why not condition the 45 day pause to things that both sides may want now such as allowing more neutral or Iran friendly countries to transit Hormus to lessen the pressure on oil and gas and thus the economy as a temporary measure until a longer term agreement can be forged with Iran and China etc being able to decide how much and who's ships would be allowed through. An end to all attacks on Iran and Lebanon beginning now; with an accompanying end to attacks by Iran on other gulf states and US facilities and bases located within them. So, begin to open up shipping in the Strait but only to the extent that Iran feels secure in doing so and can stop it at anytime if the US and Israel do not fulfill the terms of the agreement. RobWheeler22@gmail.com
@George, this is why I am suggesting something that would ease the pressure somewhat on the global energy markets but insist that all the killing and destruction has to happen now in response; but enabling Iran to stop the shipments again at any time it wants and NOT to relieve but only to lessen the pressure of the oil blockade now. I don't see how Iran can ever agree to any kind of a deal as long as the killing and assasinations continue. And I don't think Trump will agree to anything that does not at least lessen the pressure on the global energy markets in the meantime.
The core issue here isn’t just “ceasefire vs. no ceasefire”—it’s credibility. After launching a surprise attack in the middle of active negotiations, the United States government and Israel have essentially burned whatever trust remained. Expecting Iran to accept a temporary pause under those conditions isn’t diplomacy—it’s asking them to expose themselves to the same playbook again.
What’s striking is how the public narrative from Donald Trump keeps insisting Iran is “begging” for a deal, while the actual reporting suggests Tehran already put forward terms months ago—including monitored nuclear limits and a non-aggression framework. If that’s accurate, then this isn’t about a lack of options—it’s about rejecting the ones that don’t fit maximalist demands.
A temporary ceasefire might stabilize oil markets and buy time politically, but from Iran’s perspective, it just resets the clock for another round of escalation. Without guarantees, it’s not de-escalation—it’s intermission.
At some point, either both sides negotiate a real end to the conflict, or this cycle of “talk, strike, pause, repeat” becomes the strategy itself—with everyone else, especially civilians and the global economy, paying the price.
This isn’t a conflict! It is an imposed war by one side consisting of the US and Israel. As far as Israel is concerned, this cycle is exactly it’s goal. The only way for this to be settled is for Israel to be strongly restrained by the US. Fat chance this will happen since Israel is the one controlling the narrativ.
Every day the media stays silent is another day the killing goes on.
Iran's position, and their proposed agreement, reflects the true reality of this war, i.e., Israel is the real issue. Consider:
1) This war was never about the nuclear issue, since Iran had already agreed to concessions -- then Israel launched the war forcing our government to join.
2) Iran is asking in their current proposal that the permanent cessation of war must include Lebanon, Gaza, and Iraq -- that's only because Israel is the aggressor in those countries, not us.
3) The "Islamabad Accords" is nonsense because the idiots in the Pakistan government are stooges for Israel and the U.S. -- and Iran knows that Israel will violate the temporary ceasefire and draw the U.S. into the war again.
Unless we sever our relations with Israel, there's no end to this war, or the wars in Lebanon, Gaza, and Iraq.
So I'm rooting, odd as it may seem, for the Iran proposal and not the U.S. /Israel one.
Not only is the Blasphemer In Chief of the US detached from realities on the ground, he is detached from reality in his mind.
America has a credibility problem. Trump and the GOP have **no** credibility. These facts do not promote good faith negotiations. Neither does continued killing and destruction of Iranian civilization. I'm an American, and I am absolutely embarrassed and revolted by what is being done in my name, with my money. This war must end now.
You have made this issue very clear, We can see who has a consistent position to end this, and who is making unacceptable demands. It's too bad the MSM hasn't got the same ability to make it clear to their readers. Thanks!
The 6 companies that are 95% of MSM are all ZioNazi owned!!
If you were Iran would you give up the control of the Strait of Hormuz? Its a more powerful threat than a neuclear weapon. Cut off oil and everyone has your attention.. Israel can't have the truth come out of the Middle East.
A great condition would be all parties involved in the armed conflict will join the International Criminal Court and the International Court of Justice and agree to be under their jurisdiction in all matters of armed conflict. Watch the war criminals poop in their pants.
Trump's threats and actions are War Crimes. He, Hegseth, satan-yahu, et al, s/b treated as such! Def NOT what we voted for!!
Here's what I would suggest if Drop Site news can get a message to the negotiating parties and facilitators. Why not condition the 45 day pause to things that both sides may want now such as allowing more neutral or Iran friendly countries to transit Hormus to lessen the pressure on oil and gas and thus the economy as a temporary measure until a longer term agreement can be forged with Iran and China etc being able to decide how much and who's ships would be allowed through. An end to all attacks on Iran and Lebanon beginning now; with an accompanying end to attacks by Iran on other gulf states and US facilities and bases located within them. So, begin to open up shipping in the Strait but only to the extent that Iran feels secure in doing so and can stop it at anytime if the US and Israel do not fulfill the terms of the agreement. RobWheeler22@gmail.com
@George, this is why I am suggesting something that would ease the pressure somewhat on the global energy markets but insist that all the killing and destruction has to happen now in response; but enabling Iran to stop the shipments again at any time it wants and NOT to relieve but only to lessen the pressure of the oil blockade now. I don't see how Iran can ever agree to any kind of a deal as long as the killing and assasinations continue. And I don't think Trump will agree to anything that does not at least lessen the pressure on the global energy markets in the meantime.